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On The Town
6 months ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 12-14

Looking for things to do this weekend? We have you covered. From Christmas parades to winter markets, we have a one horse open sleigh’s worth of activities in our weekend guide.

Local
6 months ago
Disabled vehicle backs up traffic on I-240 in Asheville

Right eastbound lane closed near Exit 3B; delays expected until 9 a.m.

Education
6 months ago
Asheville area school delays

See which schools are delaying the start of classes because of weather conditions

Arts & Culture
6 months ago
South Carolina artist donates painting of Nina Simone to singer’s family

Joey Withinarts, an artist based in Clemson, South Carolina, has gifted a painting of Nina Simone to her brother, actor and composer Sam Waymon, in the musician’s hometown of Tryon, N.C.

Business
6 months ago
Buncombe County gets $979K grant for Swannanoa sidewalks

Funding will repair and extend sidewalks in Beacon Village to improve safety and support local businesses

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Buncombe County man gets probation in child exploitation case

Investigators say a cyber tip sparked the probe into child sexual abuse material

Local
6 months ago
Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill

Cherokee leaders question Lumbee historical claims

AmeriCorps Team Member releasing biocontrol beetles on a young hemlock tree
Local
6 months ago
Tiny Japanese beetle deployed to save Smokies’ hemlocks

Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid threatens forests, park biologists hope biocontrol offers long-term solution

Local
6 months ago
McDowell native Greg Holland on Royals Hall of Fame ballot

Former closer, all-star and World Series champion eligible for 2026 induction; fans invited to vote